The focus is on inclusion. The school aims to build your child's confidence and "self-efficacy" (their belief in their own ability). If a child feels capable, they are more likely to stay active for life. PE is designed to:

• Build physical health and fitness.

• Develop character, fairness, and respect through competition.

• Help children make smart decisions about living a healthy life.

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The Two Ways Children Learn

The curriculum looks at learning through two different "lenses." Think of these as two sides of the same coin:

Learning Type	What it means	Example
Declarative Knowledge	"Knowing What" – Understanding rules, tactics, and facts.	Knowing how a bowler gets a batter out in cricket.
Procedural Knowledge	"Knowing How" – Putting those facts into physical action.	Actually being able to bowl the ball accurately in a game.

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How PE is Delivered

Park Junior School follows the National Curriculum (often using a program called ‘REAL PE’), Your child might be taught by:

• Specialist Sports Coaches.

• Their regular Class Teacher.

• A mix of all the above.

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What Your Child Will Learn (By Age)

Lower Key Stage 2 (Years 3 & 4)

The focus is on Fundamental Movement Skills. Children will work on:

• The Basics: Running, jumping, throwing, and catching.

• Physical Control: Agility, balance, and coordination.

• Teamwork: Simple team games, basic tactics, and dance.

Upper Key Stage 2 (Years 5 to 6)

The focus shifts to Applying Skills in more complex ways:

• Sports: Playing games like football, netball, cricket, and hockey using attacking and defending tactics.
• Advanced Movement: Athletics, gymnastics, and dance to improve strength and technique.

• Adventure: Outdoor activities and team challenges.

• Self-Improvement: Learning how to compare their current performance to their past results to achieve a "personal best."

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    Beyond the PE Lesson

• Extra-Curricular Clus: After-school clubs and sports are meant to complement what is taught in class, but they don't replace the core PE lessons.
• Cross-Subject Learning: PE isn't isolated. For example, children might learn about the effects of exercise on the heart during Science lessons (this is called a "diagonal link").

    Termly Competitions

 

Date	Competition	Year Group	Venue
4th February	Sports Hall Athletics	Y3 and Y4	Manor School
5th February	Basketball Development	Y5 and Y6	Manor School
11th February	Netball	Y5 and Y6	Wellingborough School